Michael hits for Cycle as Knights sweep Seawolves!

Joe Michael

Warwick, R.I. – April 10, 2017: The CCRI Knights traveled to South Portland, Maine
to take on the Seawolves of Southern Maine Community College in a doubleheader on
Saturday. The Knights swept the doubleheader in impressive fashion. The victories
bring the Knights’ record to 15-3 on the season.

Game 1: CCRI- 7 SMCC- 4

The first game was a back and forth offensive affair. Deiviz Lara (Santo Domingo, DR) put the Knights ahead early with a first inning double, playing
Dylan Brooks (Lookeba, OK). The Seawolves tied the game with a second inning home run. The Knights
and Seawolves continued to trade runs until it was 3-3 in the fifth inning. Garnell Bell (Bridgeport, CT) came up to bat and delivered for the Knights. With one out and two
men in scoring position, Bell singled to give the Knights a 5-3 lead. Bell later scored
on a throwing error by the Seawolves catcher. The Knights and Seawolves each scored
one more run in the closing innings to give the Knights a 7-4 victory.

Matt Kennedy (Johnston, RI) started the game for the Knights, earning his first win of the season.
Kennedy went four innings, allowing two hits and three earned runs. He struck out six batters
on the day. Dave Simmons (Warwick, RI) relieved Kennedy in the fifth inning. Simmons pitched the final three innings, allowing three hits and one run. Every out Simmons recorded on the day was a strikeout, totaling nine.

The Knights were led by Deiviz Lara who had three hits, one RBI and one a stolen base. Garnell Bell, Ernesto Figueroa (Providence, RI), and Billy Bostick (Cedar Park, TX) each chipped in with two hits apiece. Bell had two RBIs, while Figueroa and Bostick each had one.

Game 2: CCRI- 11 SMCC- 1

The second game started out the same for the Knights, who continue to strike early.
The first batter of the game was Joe Michael (Johnston, RI), who hit a home run. Michael continued his great start in the second
inning when he tripled, scoring Sam Franco (Cranston, RI) and Billy Bostick. The Knights continued to score throughout the game, while the pitching only allowed
one run. The second game was never in doubt, and the Knights cruised to an 11-1 victory.

On the mound, the Knights were led by Shane Kittila (Warwick, RI). Kittila pitched five strong innings, scattering seven hits and only allowing one run. He
struck out five batters, on his way to earning the victory. Max Marcotte (Coventry, RI) came in to close out the game, and did not allow a base runner. He
struck out one batter.

Joe Michael led the Knights at the plate, hitting for the cycle. His single in the
top of the seventh inning earned him the honor. He had four hits on the day, with
four RBIs and two runs scored. Matt Gutelius (South Kingstown, RI) also hit a home run, driving in three batters. Billy Bostick and Garnell Bell each continued their strong afternoon with three hits each.

Head Coach Ken Hopkins was happy with the win after a tough doubleheader last Sunday. He felt the team came
out prepared and ready for the challenge. The two wins brought the Knights’ record
to 15-3 on the year. They will look to continue their winning ways as they take on
Northern Essex on Monday afternoon at 3:30. The game will be played at Whitey Fell
Field on the Warwick Campus at CCRI. Come out and support your Knights!

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The Community College of Rhode Island, New England’s largest comprehensive community
college, enrolls nearly 16,000 students in credit courses and thousands more in non-credit
and job training classes. Its athletic program boasts 12 varsity programs and an academic
support program for all student-athletes.